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Browning meat before cooking gives it a more complex and delicious flavor.

Tags: Basic technique, beef tenderloin, carne di manzo, Easy, extra-virgin olive oil, loin of lamb, salt, veal loin

Originally from America, pumpkins are quite satisfying due to their high fiber content.

Tags: Basic technique, Easy, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, squash or pumpkin, yellow squash

Tags: aromatic herbs, Basic technique, Easy, extra-virgin olive oil, salt

Emulsifying is a technique used to bind two liquid substances that are normally not mixable to make sauces like vinaigrette.

Tags: Academia Barilla Ligurian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basic technique, black pepper, Easy, salt, vinegar

Fish stuffing is perfect for making terrines or to stuff any type of fish.

Tags: Basic technique, black pepper, Easy, egg white, extra-virgin olive oil, filet of perch, filet of sea bream, filet of trout, garlic, parsley, salt

This famous French sauce is perfect for serving with all types of meat and fatty fish.

Tags: Basic technique, black pepper, butter, egg yolk, garden chervil, peppercorns, salt, shallot, tarragon, white wine vinegar, Medium, 30 minutes

Béchamel is one of the most versatile and commonly used sauces in European kitchens. It is considered a fundamental preparation anyone who is learning to cook.  

Tags: Basic technique, butter, Easy, flour, milk, nutmeg, salt, 30 minutes

Bread is probably the most common food in the world and is certainly a main stable in Italy. Here is a basic bread recipe, which can be used in your ...

Tags: Basic technique, durum wheat "0" type flour, Easy, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, Water, yeast, more than 1 hour

Round balls of dough baked in the oven, beignets made of choux pastry are certain to please.

Tags: Basic technique, butter, flour, salt, Medium

Puff pastry is one of the basic culinary preparations. If can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, like vol-au-vent, millefoglie e many others.

Tags: Basic technique, butter, Easy, salt, superfine flour (00 double zero), Water

Crêpes, called crespelle in Italian, are an excellent treat served either salty or sweet.

Tags: Basic technique, butter, Easy, egg, milk, Rum, salt, superfine flour (00 double zero), 30 minutes

Pizza, bread, pasta and many other Italian foods are made from butter-less dough. Learn how to prepare the dough here.

Tags: "soft" wheat flour, Basic technique, brewer's yeast, Easy, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, Water

A basic preparation, used less often than meat broth, but equally as important for a good cook.  

Tags: Basic technique, carrot, celery, Easy, lye, parsley, peppercorns, salt, white onion, 45 minutes

Soft and creamy, mashed potatoes can be served with all type of dishes from meat to fish.

Tags: Basic technique, black pepper, butter, Easy, milk, potatoes, salt, 30 minutes

A flavorful green herb sauce often served with boiled meat.

Tags: Basic technique, caper, Easy, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, hardboiled egg, parsley, salt, white bread, white wine vinegar, 20 minutes